What is Runner’s knee and Jumper’s knee?

It is an injury to the patellar tendon.

The patellar tendon is the tendon that connects the front thigh muscle (quadriceps) to the top of your shin bone (tibia). It is common in sports involving frequent jumping such as basketball, volleyball etc.

What are the causes of Runner’s knee and Jumper’s knee?

It is considered that the patellar tendon gets stressed due to high-impact activities that load the tendon. This leads to inflammation and pain.

What are the common symptoms of Runner’s knee, and Jumper’s knee?

One or more symptoms can be seen after a meniscus injury.

• Pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Tenderness
• Discomfort while walking, stair climbing, jogging, jumping.

What is the impact of Runner’s knee and Jumper’s knee on daily activities?

• It can significantly impact a person’s ability to perform daily activities.
• Activities such as walking, prolonged standing, climbing stairs, and getting up from a seated position to sitting on the ground, jumping, jogging or running can become difficult.
• It can also affect participation in sports and exercise.

What are the risk factors for developing Runner’s knee, and Jumper’s knee?

• High impact activities
• Overweight (increased body weight)
• Joint injuries
• Joint overuse
• Lack of proper strength and conditioning exercises

What treatment can be offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

• Based on examination, reports, and medical history doctor will prescribe home-based exercises. Home-based exercise prescription contains diagrams, figures and detailed instructions.
• If needed few sessions of specific exercises can be conducted at the BILD Exercise Clinic.

What types of exercises are covered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

 As needed one or more of the following exercises are prescribed and administered.

• Exercises for strength
• Mobilization exercises
• Exercises for stability
• Exercises for Impact and load-bearing

What are the goals of the exercise treatment at BILD Exercise Clinic?

• Decrease joint pain and stiffness.
• Improve joint stability and muscle strength.
• Delay or reverse the further progression of symptoms.
• Improve joint mobility and function.
• Improve the quality of life with respect to knee joints.

As with any medical or exercise intervention the outcome varies from patient to patient.

Which technology might be used (as per the need) at BILD Exercise Clinic?

• Strength training equipment (MATRIX, USA and others)
• Anti-gravity treadmill (NASA, USA)
• Robotic Isokinetic Strength Training machine (KINEO, ITALY)
• Balance stimulating equipment
• Resistance bands

The selection of technology and exercise protocol is determined by the doctor.

What kind of treatment is NOT offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

• Painkillers or Anti-inflammatory medications
• Vitamin supplements
• Ointments and creams of any kind
• Any other pharmacological/drug treatment
• Hormonal Therapy or injectables of any kind
• Intra-joint injections of any kind
• Surgery of any kind

What happens during consultation at BILD Exercise Clinic?

• The doctor will examine the patient.
• A detailed history regarding the onset and progression of the disease will be noted.
• A record of previous treatments tried will be noted.
• Strength differences of different muscles around the knee joint will be analysed.
• Previous reports such as MRI, X rays will also be seen and discussed.

Is it necessary to have any investigations done before or after the consultation?

• It is NOT compulsory to have any investigations done before consultation.
• Blood tests and MRIs are NOT asked for.

What questions to expect from your doctor

The doctor may ask some of the following questions:

• Where exactly does it hurt?
• Since when do you have this problem?
• What was the trigger or nature of injury (if applicable) for the beginning of pain
• How would you describe the pain — dull, sharp, burning?
• What are the previous treatment modalities tried by you?
• What makes the pain worse? What makes the pain better?
• How does the pain affect your sleep and life?

How to prepare for your consultation with the doctor?

• Wear comfortable clothes. Preferably wear pants or shorts that can be pulled slightly above the knees to help examination of knee joints.
• Don’t consume painkillers (at least 12 hours before) while coming for consultation. Painkillers mask the symptoms and interfere with understanding of symptoms.
• Bring all the previous reports, investigations, and medication prescriptions. It is NOT necessary to have investigations or tests to be done before.
• Write down all your questions on paper or on a mobile phone that you want to ask the doctor.
• It is always useful to bring a companion with you during consultation.

How to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital?

• Reach the Super Speciality Building (SS building/new building) lobby/main entrance before time. Wheelchairs are available in the lobby and parking for needy patients. Click here for the Google map location of BILD Exercise Clinic.
• Parking is available based on availability. You can prefer public transport such as bus, auto-rickshaw, cab or taxi.
• If you are not registered as a patient and appearing for the first time as a patient at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital then try to come at least 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the simple registration process at the ground floor reception of the super specialty building.
• Get an OPD entry pass (for patients) and an attendant pass at the ground-floor reception.
• Choose appropriate lifts (life no.1,2,3 ) at the ground floor to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD on the 11th floor.
• Depending upon patient numbers some waiting period is expected. Comfortable sitting, clean drinking water, a book reading section, clean toilets, changing rooms, and a cafeteria (on the ground floor and seventh floor) are available at your service.